The Design of a Fluidic Oxygen Intermittent-Demand Flow Device.

Abstract

A laminar flow fluidic intermittent-demand valve for oxygen therapy has been designed and tested to faithfully follow a patient's respiratory cycle. A savings of oxygen from 10 to 67 percent is possible under certain conditions. A small air pump can power the fluidic circuit. Since no moving parts are used other than a diaphragm flow valve, this intermittent-demand valve is expected to be very reliable and require little or no maintenance. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA084083

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  • George Mon

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  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

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